The Honest Truth
Jan 2015 · Scholastic Inc.
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The debut of a phenomenal new middle-grade talent.It's never too late for the adventure of a lifetime.In all the ways that matter, Mark is a normal kid. He's got a dog named Beau and a best friend, Jessie. He likes to take photos and write haiku poems in his notebook. He dreams of climbing a mountain one day.But in one important way, Mark is not like other kids at all. Mark is sick. The kind of sick that means hospitals. And treatments. The kind of sick some people never get better from.So Mark runs away. He leaves home with his camera, his notebook, his dog, and a plan. A plan to reach the top of Mount Rainier. Even if it's the last thing he ever does.The Honest Truth is a rare and extraordinary novel about big questions, small moments, and one incredible journey.
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4.9
48 reviews
sarah shaw
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June 17, 2016
This book was so interesting it had me at the edge of my seat while I was reading the book had me tearing up and i had many emotions in this book such as happy, sad, and mad. I really recommend it
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ash ᴗ̈
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July 15, 2015
I have the book here at my home. This is a such a beautiful book and I love it.It's an incredible journey of hope and love. I hope the author makes more books.
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A Google user
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February 1, 2019
You won't regret it. Best book I've read in years. I'm sad it ended 😞😭
About the author
Dan Gemeinhart is a teacher-librarian and father of three daughters. His debut novel, The Honest Truth, was a New York Times Editors' Choice selection, an Amazon.com Best Book of the Month, and an Indie Next List pick. His follow-up, Some Kind of Courage, was met with critical acclaim, garnering two starred reviews. Dan lives with his family in Cashmere, Washington. Visit him at dangemeinhart.com.
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